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Adriatic Odyssey Venice to Palermo Aboard Sea Cloud II

September 17–25, 2021 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Dear Travelers and Friends, This September, you are invited to join us to witness the jewels of antiquity across the shimmering Adriatic. With warm autumn breezes filling the billowing sails of the privately charteredSea Cloud II, travel to timeless towns and archaeological sites in Italy and Croatia. Savor a rare and exclusive inside look at the landmark achievements in art of the many cultures—from ancient Greeks and Romans to Byzantines and Venetians— who have made the Adriatic region their home. We will be joined by traveling scholars, including a classical archaeologist who is a curator of Greek and Roman art. Personal access to fascinating experts is one of the features of all the trips offered by the Museum Travel Alliance. Starting in the lustrous canals of Venice, journey to Ravenna, former capital of the Western Roman Empire, to admire the 5th- and 6th-century mosaics of its early Christian churches. Across the Adriatic in Croatia, call at Split to explore the ruins of Diocletian's 4th-century palace, and go behind the scenes of the art-filled home of Croatia's most prominent 20th-century sculptor. You may opt to explore nearby Trogir’s Renaissance and Baroque churches as well as attend a concert in a 15th-century estate not open to the public. In Dubrovnik, which Lord Byron called ˮthe pearl of the Adriatic,ˮ a highlight will be an exclusive traditional music performance in a 16th- century palace. Cross the southern Adriatic back to Italy, and travel to the ancient Spartan town of Taranto, home to the exceptional National Archaeological Museum. In the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, discover hundreds of dome-shaped limestone dwellings called trulli. Then, delight in a day at sea aboard Sea Cloud II, enjoying local delicacies and old favorites at a barbecue on deck. Call at Reggio Calabria, where you will behold the Riace Bronzes, ancient statues of Greek warriors found in the sea nearly 50 years ago. After cruising the Strait of Messina, conclude in Palermo, Sicily, where you can stroll amid its UNESCO-listed Arab-Norman architecture on an optional postlude. On previous Adriatic tours aboard Sea Cloud II, cabins filled quickly, and as we return to travel this fall, we expect cabins to fill quickly as well. I hope you’ll join the MTA on this dazzling voyage. Sincerely, You're invited to savor the pleasures of Sicily by extending your exciting journey aboard Sea Cloud II. When you book this Adriatic program, you can also join the following voyage, “Sicily by Sail: Palermo to Valletta,” from September 24 to October 2, 2021, and receive $2,500 per person off Jim Friedlander the combined fare for the two trips. President, Museum Travel Alliance

HIGHLIGHTS SIP perfectly chilled champagne as you set sail from the Grand Canal of Venice aboard the gleaming Sea Cloud II into the pure blue waters of the Adriatic DELIGHT in a curator-led, private visit at Cavtat’s 19th-century Bukovac House—the childhood home of Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac and now a museum—followed by a festive garden reception featuring local oysters and sparkling wine VISIT Trogir’s Ćipiko Palace, a grand 15th-century home that is not open to the public, and attend a private musical recital presented by young musicians in residence at its music school ATTEND an exclusive onboard talk on contemporary Croatian issues hosted by the former mayor of Split as you sail to Dubrovnik ENJOY a private reception in the courtyard of 16th-century Sponza Palace in Dubrovnik, with a special concert of traditional Croatian music known as Klapa JOIN an exclusive tour of the National Museum of Magna Græcia, and behold the 5th-century-B.C. Riace Bronzes, which are among the very few surviving bronzes from ancient Greece Adriatic Odyssey Venice to Palermo Aboard Sea Cloud II

September 17–25, 2021

Venice plan to visit the Ivan Meštrović Gallery, a museum that exhibits the works of the renowned 20th-century sculptor. Ravenna Before returning to Sea Cloud II, take an exclusive tour of CROATIA the gallery’s library and the sculptor’s private studio and workshop. Alternatively, drive to the enchanting town Trogir Split Sea Cloud II of Trogir to see its many Romanesque and Renaissance buildings, which helped secure its UNESCO World Heritage Adriatic Dubrovnik Sea Cavtat status. While here, attend a private concert by young musicians at the stately Ćipiko Palace, which was the ITALY residence of Trogir’s leading family in the 15th century. B,L,D

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: DUBROVNIK Monopoli Alberobello In the walled city of Dubrovnik, a World Heritage Site, Taranto discover the influence of the Venetian architects in the main street, Placa. View the collections in the Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, as well as the Rector’s Palace. Alternatively, join an excursion to the colorful seaside town Tyrrhenian Sea Ionian of Cavtat. Explore the waterfront Church of St. Nicholas. Sea Then, delight in a curator-led tour of Bukovac House, the Reggio Calabria home of the Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac, followed by Palermo a private garden reception. Finally, visit the 15th-century Franciscan Monastery. Return to Dubrovnik to enjoy an SICILY Mediterranean Sea exclusive concert in the courtyard of 16th-century Sponza Palace. This afternoon, cruise across the southern Adriatic FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: DEPARTURE to Italy. B,L,D Depart for Venice on an overnight flight. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: MONOPOLI, ITALY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: VENICE, ITALY / Step ashore this morning and drive to Taranto, once one of Magna Græcia’s most significant commercial hubs. EMBARK SEA CLOUD II Admire artifacts, statues, and luxurious jewels from that Arrive in Venice, and gather for lunch at a restaurant era displayed at the National Archaeological Museum, and overlooking the Grand Canal. This afternoon, board Sea take a stroll around the old town. After lunch, stop at the Cloud II, and enjoy a glass of champagne on deck as we sail UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello to see its past the Doge’s Palace and out of the Venetian Lagoon. L,D picturesque dome-shaped trulli (dwellings). Alternatively, visit Alberobello in the morning, and enjoy lunch at a local SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: RAVENNA masseria (fortified farmhouse on an estate) before a leisurely Step ashore in Ravenna, capital of the Western Roman afternoon in the charming town of Polignano a Mare. B,L,D Empire from 402 to 476 A.D. Our visits include the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Theodoric the Great’s churches—San Vitale and Sant’Apollinare Nuovo—with Alberobello their extraordinary mosaics. This evening, celebrate the beginning of a memorable voyage at the captain’s welcome dinner. B,L,R,D

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: SPLIT, CROATIA After a morning at sea, call at Split for a historical walking tour featuring Diocletian’s Palace, one of the world’s best-preserved examples of Roman architecture. We also THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: DAY AT SEA beautiful kilometer in Italy.” This afternoon, sail the mythic During a relaxing day at sea, cruise the beautiful Ionian Sea, Strait of Messina. Tonight, gather for the captain’s farewell attend lectures, and watch as the ship’s crew trims the sails dinner and reception. B,L,R,D by hand. B,L,D SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: PALERMO / DISEMBARK / FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: REGGIO CALABRIA RETURNButrint, Albania Arrive in Reggio Calabria, on the tip of the boot of Disembark Sea Cloud II in Palermo this morning, and transfer mainland Italy. This morning, tour the National Museum to the airport for flights home. B of Magna Græcia, which hosts superb prehistoric, Greco- Roman, and medieval antiques. View the stunning Head of An optional postlude in Palermo is offered from a Philosopher, considered the only Greek portrait head in September 25 to 27, 2021. existence, and the Riace Bronzes, heroic nude statues of Greek warriors found in the sea in 1972. Stop at the nearby and less-visited Pinacoteca Civica Di Reggio Calabria, the DISCLAIMER: The itinerary is subject to change at the civic art museum featuring works by Antonello da Messina, discretion of The Museum Travel Alliance. For complete Mattia Preti, and other well-known artists. Also take a stroll details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at on the city’s scenic promenade, described as “the most https://museumtravelalliance.com/faq.php

SEA CLOUD II

LIDO DECK Sea Cloud II is a three-masted sailing yacht steeped in the elegance of yesteryear and 402 Y complemented with the most modern amenities. LIDO BAR LOUNGE Sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud, Sea 401 LIBRAR Cloud II has 47 outside cabins and travels under 23 billowing sails trimmed by hand. From the PROMENADE DECK mahogany-paneled library and gracious lounge to the fitness area and watersports platform, no detail has been overlooked. Praised by the world’s 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 DINING most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud II receives ROOM consistent high rankings from Condé Nast

RECEPTION 301 319 317 315 311 309 307 305 303 Traveler. Passengers enjoy open seating at all BOUTIQUE meals and complimentary use of all water sports CABIN DECK equipment. A doctor is on call 24 hours a day. Please note: there is no elevator on Sea Cloud II. 230 228 226 224 222220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 RATES INCLUDE n Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard GYM 207 205 Sea Cloud II SAUNA 231 229 227 225 223221 219 217 215 211 209 DOCTOR WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM n Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled water, soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea with Traveling solo? Enjoy select cabins with reduced single supplement. all meals; thoughtfully selected wines and beer with onboard lunches and dinners; CRUISE RATES (per person) complimentary open bar during the cruise Double Single Reduced n Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all Cabins Decks Rate Rate Single Rate participants on suggested flights Cabins 204 to 206 Cabin $8,999 $10,999 Upper/lower twin berths, shower. n Enrichment program of lectures and

Superior Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin $10,999 $16,499 $14,999 special events Twin beds, shower. n Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and

Deluxe Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin $11,999 $17,999 $15,999 entrance fees for all included visits Twin beds, shower. n Gratuities to local guides and drivers; Deluxe Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin $13,999 $20,999 customary shipboard gratuities Twin beds, shower. n Taxes, service, and porterage charges Deluxe Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade $15,999 Inquire Twin beds, shower. NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; alcoholic Junior Suites 303 to 319 Promenade $17,999 Inquire beverages other than as noted in inclusions; personal Twin beds, bathtub with shower. items and expenses (e.g. laundry services); excess baggage; airport transfers other than for those on Owner’s Suites 401 & 402 Lido $19,999 Inquire suggested flights; trip insurance; any other items not Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. specifically mentioned as included. Trogir

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